General Purpose
The primary responsibility of the RN Supervisor is to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities of the facility during your tour of duty. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility and may be required by the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) when applicable, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Essential Duties
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Coordinate and participate in resident care.
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Manage and administer IVs.
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Supervise, instruct and assist LVN/LPN Nurses, Treatment Nurses and CNAs in provision of care with
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prompt response to call signals.
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Make rounds and provide report.
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Perform skilled care assessments.
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Participate in orientation and on-going training of staff.
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Respond to and monitor care issues and changes in condition.
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Assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of self-care, independence and well-being.
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Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures.
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Assist physicians and other healthcare providers when making visits and conducting examinations.
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Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment and changes in
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condition.
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Communicate with resident families/significant others regarding care.
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Coordinate preparation for new admissions.
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Coordinate and respond to medical emergencies.
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Communicate new or updated orders for rehabilitation therapies.
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Verify laboratory test samples are obtained as ordered, results are received timely and physicians are notified
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of results promptly.
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Provide resident care including carrying out physician’s orders for care, providing medication and
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treatment.
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Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to Director of Nursing.
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Participate in development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for
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the nursing department.
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Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested
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by Administrator, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.
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Oversee direct care activities to assure care deliverly is consistent and follows policies and
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procedures.
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Oversee the development and implementation of care plans. Review for regulatory compliance and
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nursing standards.
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Assure physician orders are current, accurate, signed, and communicated to the nursing staff and
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other clinical disciplines.
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Assure documentation and investigation of incidents are appropriate and monitor for accuracy and
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completeness.
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Facilitate interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.
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Collaborate with ancillary services for efficient, timely, and accurate delivery of services and
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reports (Pharmacy, Labs, Therapies).
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Regularly communicate information and changes to staff.
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Counsel, coach, and educate employees to maintain or improve performance.
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Complete audits of the med carts, med rooms, charting/documentation and other nursing practices.
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Monitor and evaluate infection control practices.
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Participate in new employee orientation and trainings.
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Identify staffing needs.
Supervisory Requirements
Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the nursing staff.
Qualification
Education and/or Experience
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Minimum requirements to perform this position include graduation
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from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
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2 years or more experience preferably in a long-term care facility and a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
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Knowledge and experience with EHR software preferred (PCC)
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and
proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current Registered Nursing License (RN), current CPR certification.
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.
Physical Demands
The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities:
Standing and/or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and/or hearing very frequently. Tasting and/or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision with ability to adjust focus.
Minimum travel may be required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Summary of Benefits
We are proud to offer our staff low monthly premium payments for employees and dependents will be as follows:
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) plan with employer match
Generous paid time off for vacation accruing at 4 hours a month, 48 FT annually recurring sick day hours prorated based on hire date, and 7 paid Holidays each year.
EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Lindsay Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values Excellence, Trust, Accountability, Mutual Respect, and Love, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different.
Pay: $45.00 per hour depending on experience and education.
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
